There are many things to consider when considering getting a new puppy. Many of us are dead-set on certain breeds. Others aren’t quite sure. Regardless, cost is always a factor when deciding to add a dog to your home.
There are many things that bring up the cost of the dog outside of the purchase price – and these include crates, toys, beds, kennels, food, and health issues.
While health testing is at an all-time high for breeders who are working hard to eliminate the problems in their breeds, there are still many people out there who simply don’t know or don’t care about how health problems can affect our lives as well as our dog’s.
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We’ve compiled a list of the most expensive dog breeds to own based on these criteria, and came up with the conclusions from our active, personal experience in showing and training dogs, as well as conversations with excellent breeders and veterinarians.
Check out the list on the next page!
Nicole Elder
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Well I’ve got 2 of the 10 lol
Deborah Hassall
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Page after F***ing page to read all 10 dogs, gave up after page 2
Emma Bell
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Glyn Mainprize
Trudy Moore
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Becca Ward
James Simon
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Victoria Christine
Andrew Giroux
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Danielle Giroux imagine that!
Danielle Giroux
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Haha you wanted him too!!!
Sarah McKinley Archambo
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Andrew Archambo – We have #3 AND #7
Sally Cotton
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Stick to mongrels!
Simone Rodgers
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Rachel Chambers Hank didn’t fare well in the ratings ….
Lisa Marie Burgett Blind
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I can’t believe yorkies didn’t make the list.
Andrew Archambo
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Wouldn’t change a thing
Julia Johnstone
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They’re living beings not designer handbags or shoes to show off how much you’ve spent.
Amy McAllister
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expensive, but worth every penny!
Adneris Diaz
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Aren’t they the best ever???
Teresa Bisby Sweatman
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James A. Sweatman
Angely Maldonado
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The best yes!
Rebecca Henning Rosenberg
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Katie Henning u made #7
Jennifer Behr
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Me too
Katie Henning
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Can’t believe your Izzy and Nellie didn’t make it.
Tara Gates Barnes
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Steve Barnes
Tom Liu
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Good, no husky, I can afford a husky
Kaleigh Dooley
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English bulldog gsd Frenchie chow Tibetan irish wolf hound great Dane rottie berner bassett
Catherine Atkinson
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Any breed can be expensive to own depending on the health needs but also how much the owner spoils them. I spend a lot more than I should on my dogs
Cheri Lyn
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Our basset isn’t overly costly now. He was a reacue, and came in with parvo. He’s been healthy since.
Jason Hess
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Kelly Obert Hess
Amiya Mehra
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Eshaan Phadnis
Janice Bragg
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My favorites are Bassett Hound, Great Dane and Rottweiler.
Anastasia Ray Archuleta
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Anya Sharker oh no lol
Amy Erickson
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I have 2. They are expensive but I do not have kids so it cancels that out. 1500.00 for checkups,teeth removed and cleaned-put under. Clothes and hair bows will not mention. I groom myself with products I bought .
Connie Gilfillan - Orson
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Lucky us Kevin Gilfillan – we made the top 3.